Patchwork Rice Pilaf Recipe

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Colorful and versatile, this side dish is always popular at a picnic, potluck or special dinner. The apples bring a subtle sweetness to the rice. This pilaf goes well with a variety of main dish meats and always disappears quickly.

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Patchwork Rice Pilaf Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 10 min.

Yield: 12 Servings

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Ingredients

4 celery ribs, chopped
2 large onions, chopped
4 medium carrots, chopped
1 large green pepper, chopped
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 medium tart red apples, chopped
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
2 packages (6.2 ounces each) fast-cooking long grain and wild rice mix
2 cans (10-1/2 ounces each) condensed chicken broth, undiluted
1-1/2 cups water
1/2 cup slivered almonds

Directions

In a large skillet or saucepan, saute the celery, onions, carrots and green pepper in butter until crisp-tender. Add the apples and mushrooms; saute for 2 minutes. Stir in the rice, contents of seasoning packets, broth and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer according to rice package directions or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Sprinkle with almonds. Yield: 12 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 157 calories, 7 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 10 mg cholesterol, 410 mg sodium, 21 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 5 g protein.

Originally published as Patchwork Rice Pilaf in Country Woman January/February 2001, p33